Question : WATER HARVESTING

(a) the number of buildings in which water harvesting is being done after water harvesting has been made compulsory in buildings constructed on plots 100 yards or more by amending integrated building bye-laws through notification dated 28th July, 2001;

(b) the measures taken by Central Public Works Department to ensure water harvesting and recycling of waste water in buildings constructed or under construction after the said date; and

(c) the results of implementation of artificial recharge schemes in various states under `Ground Water Studies` conducted by the Central Ground Water Board and total capacity created for ground water harvesting?

MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ( SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD )

(a): New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has reported enforcement of provisions regarding Rain Water harvesting while sanctioning building plans for private buildings in 396 cases and while granting Completion Certificate for private buildings in 171 cases from April 2001 to May 2005. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has reported that 13777 building plans have been sanctioned by it in respect of plots measuring 100 sq. mtrs. or above with the provision of Water harvesting after issue of the notification dated 28.07.2001.

(b): CPWD has reported that there are 87 buildings in which Rain Water harvesting has been done or is in progress after notification dated 28.07.2001. Provision of Rain Water Harvesting and/or waste water recycling has been kept in all the buildings proposed to be taken up in the future wherever it is required or it is technically feasible.

(c): The Central Ground Water Board has reported that under the Central Sector Scheme of Rain water Harvesting and Artificial Recharge implemented during the 9th Plan, a total of 165 projects were taken up in various States. The impact assessment studies carried out in the various parts of the country have yielded positive results.